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FTW

American  
Or ftw

abbreviation

Slang.
  1. for the win. See win.


Usage

What does FTW mean? FTW is an abbreviation of the phrase for the win. For the win is a slang expression that enthusiastically conveys something is excellent or will succeed—it’s awesome, the greatest, the best ever.How is FTW pronounced?[ ef-tee-duhb-uhl-yoo ]What are some other forms of FTW?ftwWhat are some other words related to FTW?

Etymology

Origin of FTW

From its use in digital communications

Example Sentences

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FTW means “for the win” But to fans’ never-ending chagrin It’s not hard to foresee That our WFT Will have gone FTL yet agin.

From Washington Post • Nov. 24, 2021

Merriam-Webster explains that FTW is used “especially to express approval or support. In social media, FTW is often used to acknowledge a clever or funny response to a question or meme.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2021

Ruppert kept a photograph of the deceased journalist hung on the wall of his FTW office.

From The Verge • Jul. 22, 2014

Makeup FTW On this blog you’ll find plenty of makeup tutorials and inspiration photos for the beauty obsessed.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2012

Disappearance of the Middle – tweets and #longform FTW!

From Scientific American • Jul. 16, 2011